How severe is CVE-2024-34617?

CVE-2024-34617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-34617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34617?

CVE-2024-34617 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34617?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-34617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34916.

When was CVE-2024-34617 published?

CVE-2024-34617 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34617

CVE-2024-34617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34916
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2024-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permission in Telephony prior to SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to configure default Message application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34617?: Improper handling of insufficient permission in Telephony prior to SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to configure default Message application.
How severe is CVE-2024-34617?: CVE-2024-34617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-34617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-34617?: CVE-2024-34617 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-34617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34916.
When was CVE-2024-34617 published?: CVE-2024-34617 was published on 2024-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024&month=08

Affected products (34)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2024-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2021-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-sep-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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